WTB: Moped or Vespa - Reccomendations?

[Kruzen]

Just buy a bike, you'll spend the same and look cooler.

[Tavern Gnome]

why don't you just buy something cool. I just sold my 72 Honda CB350 cafe style bike. It was awesome, got lots of thumbs ups and looks plus they get around 60 miles to the gallon. Way more fun than a scooter.
just my 2 cents

[FredK]

I think he just wants to avoid the hassles of registering the bike, getting a motorcycle license, and paying insurance. Though the cafe style bike looks cooler, I think he's just looking for practicality and not what other people think of him.

[Turf1600]

I think he just wants to avoid the hassles of registering the bike, getting a motorcycle license, and paying insurance. Though the cafe style bike looks cooler, I think he's just looking for practicality and not what other people think of him.

DING DING DING DING!

[thectrlguy]

I don't care how you justify it.... it's still gay...

[Turf1600]

I don't care how you justify it.... it's still gay...

Whatever makes you feel good about yourself cheif.

[Massive Lee]

Let me add to the topic. Usually at the bottom of the moped chain you will find a French invention designed in 1947 and produced in France until the mid 1990s. This is called a Vélosolex. Basically at bicycle with a petrol engine hanging on the front wheel. The galley from the engine rubs on the front wheel to transmit the "power". If running out of fuel, it is possible to pull the engine and keep on pedalling. It does something like 400 miles on 1.5 quart of fuel. Here is the one that my girlfriend bought last year. 1967 Velosolex 3800 in perfect condition.

[FredK]

Are you going from Watertown to downtown every day? That's a long commute on a moped!

[thectrlguy]

To remain somewhat on topic - If I had to purchase on of these, I would buy the Vespa (original model) hands down, as it looks the best.

Whatever makes you feel good about yourself cheif.

Listen Dr. Phil.... I'm not here to talk about my feelings....(maybe that's why I don't own a Vepsa)

My reasoning is as follows
- In N/A they are normally purchased by people that are trying to look "modern", "hip" or "european", it's more of a fashion statement than anything.

- The above mentioned people, like the thought of riding down to the local "cafe" enjoying their espresso, and feeling like they are somehow "tres chic" .. . they might even have the notion they are saving the planet, after all they drive their scooter once a week for a grand total of 4 miles.... when they could have just walked in the first place.

- N/A culture hasn't fully embraced this mode of transportation, "legal" parking being the number one issue. While in Europe (and other countries where parking is of no concern), parking on the sidewalk is perfectly acceptable. How many $100 parking tickets are you willing to put up with?

- Having only been to Boston once, I can safely say you won't be driving this down the mass pike..... If it's a short jaunt to work, walk, or ride a bike is my opinion. This is coming from a guy that would walk to the office everyday... 5 miles (roundtrip) daily.

On a side note, need any 1973 2002tii parts?

[Turf1600]

Lol. What do you have on the tii? I need black door panels, a center console, a LSD if you have one, Tii struts, boxed rear trailing arms, ect. Let me know what you've got.

[thectrlguy]

Remaining parts:
- Ex. Manifold (currently on eBay)
- Instrument Cluster (currently on eBay)
- Clock
- K-Fish Setup (going on eBay shortly)
- Head / Block
- Trailing Arms
- E-Brake Lever
- Transmission
- Air Filter Assembly
- Brake Booster (going on eBay shortly)
- Alternator (going on eBay shortly)
- Water Pump (going on eBay shortly)

Possibly for sale: (I gave these to a buddy of mine, but it doesn't look like he's going to use them)
- Struts
- LSD
- Steering box
- Misc. Electrics

What's your email, I can forward pictures of the trailing arms....

Lol. What do you have on the tii? I need black door panels, a center console, a LSD if you have one, Tii struts, boxed rear trailing arms, ect. Let me know what you've got.

[Turf1600]

patrick dot sloan2 at memorialhermann dot org

Is is the woodgrain cluster or the all black one? Interested in the booster too.

[Turf1600]

patrick dot sloan2 at memorialhermann dot org

Is it the woodgrain cluster or the all black one? Interested in the booster too.

[thectrlguy]

It's the black one, it's on eBay right now.... I'll forward the pictures tonight, when I get home....

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patrick dot sloan2 at memorialhermann dot org

Is is the woodgrain cluster or the all black one? Interested in the booster too.

[strad]

dude... mopeds are universally gay. You are in denial.

Dude, you've never been to Florence, or Rome, have you. Vespas are how people get around, straight or otherwise. When gas is six dollars a gallon you'll understand.